Which statement by the nursing student indicates an understanding of the purpose in setting a career goal?

“To help you define the direction of your career”

The nurse is implementing fall prevention protocol. What would be included in the protocol?

thorough and sound assessment of clients abilities and limitations, bed and chair alarms, assessment of medication side effects, toileting every 2 hours and visual hourly checks

After receiving report on 4 patients, the RN may delegate which client’s needs to an assistive personnel?

Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence

The nurse is considering strategies to increase nurses' time at the bedside. Which strategies should be included? Selec

Hourly rounding by staff members, Bedside change of shift report, Effectiveness in medication administration, Standardized documentation tools

The nurse manager is giving a presentation on the disadvantages of democratic leadership in group functioning. Which sta

“Requires more time and effort to make decisions and accomplish goals”

Dr. Jones asks you to give a medication to one of his patients, and you know the patient is allergic to it. When you poi

Say “Perhaps you and I could talk this over with my supervisor together.”

A nurse is among the first responders to a mass-casualty incident and does not know what type of personal protective equ

Choose the highest level of protection equipment available.

Which of the following describes reward power used by the nurse manager? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse manager who uses fear of consequences to motivate staff, A nurse manager who uses salary increases to motivate staff

The nurse has several tasks to complete. Which task would the nurse NOT delegate to a certified nursing assistant?

Discussing the importance of deep breathing to a pre-operative patient

An 82-year-old Asian American patient tells the nurse that she has lived in the United States for 50 years. The patient

ask the patient about any special cultural beliefs or practices.

The new graduate nurse is explaining TeamSTEPPS to their preceptor. What would the new graduate describe as TeamSTEPPS?

a positive environment which mutual support and clear communication is used

A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) preparing to deliver a food tray to a client who practices the Orthodox Jewi

Call the dietary department and ask for a kosher tray.

The nurse manager is updating unit staff on findings by The Joint Commission. Which of the following statements shows an

“unclear, ineffective communication.”

Which situation could lead to performance inadequacy?

The person to whom the task was assigned did not understand what the task

A nurse is discussing emergency response with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify which of the following a

Nurses and other emergency medical personnel

An experienced nurse overhears a new graduate giving instructions to an unlicensed nursing assistant. What statement by

“Let me know if any of my patients has a fever”

What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?

May be disciplined by the board of nursing

Which statement by the graduate nurse indicates understanding of the importance of a cover letter?

“It should introduce you to the reader.”

The new graduate nurse would like to pursue a career in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). What goal might be appropriate fo

Credentialing as a Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)

Which task could a staff nurse delegate to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?

Collecting a routine urine sample

The new graduate nurse is working to create culture of safety on the unit. What actions will exemplify a culture of safe

Using the I-SBARR when collaborating with a provider., Refusing to be interrupted during medication administration., Using Universal Protocol 3 steps prior to surgery and procedures., look at systems and processes to identify areas that need to be changes

Which of the following actions best reflects maintaining accountability for the nursing process?

Reassessing a client’s BP when the reported value is higher than usual

When planning care for a hospitalized patient who uses culturally based treatments, What is the most appropriate action

coordinate the use of folk treatments with ordered medical therapies.

Why should nurses be concerned with the image of nursing?

The images can influence the attitudes of the public.

The nurse is describing the "failure to rescue" to a new graduate nurse. Which statement by the new graduate would indic

the inability to prevent death after the development of a complication

Which of the following would be a provider (nurse) barrier to developing cultural competence?

A nurse who is unaware of his or her own biases to other ethnic groups

A nurse manager needs to purchase new thermometers for the nursing unit. What technique would demonstrate a laissez-fair

Having the nurses on the day shift order any thermometer that they want

The nurse understands that delegation and supervision are two concepts that go hand-in-hand. Which is the best example o

Following up with a CNA on the assigned task of ambulation and feeding of t

A nurse caring for culturally diverse patients in a health care provider’s office is aware that patients of certain cult

native american, Hispanic, white, alaskan native

A nurse manager is giving a presentation at a local community college. The nurse manager understands the job expectation

“A graduate nurse should be able to function competently as an advanced beg

The nurse is receiving a phone order from a health care provider. How will the nurse make sure that the provider’s order

Repeat the order, write the order verbatim, and read it back to the provide

The senior nursing student is identifying potential employers. Where would the student begin their search? SA

A job fair, The internet, Where he/she has completed clinical rotations, Nursing Journals

Which of the following statement by the nurse reflect transformational leaders? (Select all that apply.)

Value-driven visionaries, Courageous change agents, Lifelong learners

A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following s

"Disaster drills should be held on a regular basis."

A nurse is caring for a client following exposure to inhalational anthrax due to bioterrorism. Which of the following me

Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin

What is a characteristic of a culturally competent nurse?

Prioritizes care based on cultural needs

The nurse is reviewing categories for improving client safety. Which categories should the nurse review? Select all that

Facilitating information transfer and clear communication, Medication management, Prevention of hospital-related infections

Which of the following actions by the nurse manager would indicate an autocratic management style?

Makes most of the decisions without input from the staff members

Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse would be advised during an interview campaign?

Research the prospective employer and evaluate their mission statement.

A community health nurse is reviewing the levels of disease prevention. Which of the following activities is an example

Providing treatment for clients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary dise

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1
Which statement by the nursing student indicates an understanding of the purpose in setting a career goal?
“To impress those part of the interview process”
“To guarantee you will achieve your goal”
“To help you define the direction of your career”
“To keep you focused on your current job”
2
The nurse is implementing fall prevention protocol. What would be included in the protocol?
thorough and sound assessment of clients abilities and limitations
bed and chair alarms
assessment of medication side effects
toileting every 2 hours and visual hourly checks
3
what is a continuing education unit (CEU)?
Non academic credit offerings
Additional college credits to advance your career.
General education credits needed to achieve a BSN.
Education required to keep your nursing license.
4
After receiving report on 4 patients, the RN may delegate which client’s needs to an assistive personnel?
Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer
Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk using a quad can
5
The nurse is considering strategies to increase nurses' time at the bedside. Which strategies should be included? Selec
Hourly rounding by staff members
Bedside change of shift report
Effectiveness in medication administration
Standardized documentation tools
6
The nurse manager is giving a presentation on the disadvantages of democratic leadership in group functioning. Which sta
“It is frustrating to the leader because they cannot control all the decisi
“Increases the possibility of “scapegoating” or argumentative behavior”
“Requires more time and effort to make decisions and accomplish goals”
“Discourages participation from quieter members of the group”
7
Dr. Jones asks you to give a medication to one of his patients, and you know the patient is allergic to it. When you poi
Walk away and ignore him.
Say “I won’t give the medication, and I don’t care who you talk to about it
Agree to give the medication and hope no one finds out.
Say “Perhaps you and I could talk this over with my supervisor together.”
8
A nurse is among the first responders to a mass-casualty incident and does not know what type of personal protective equ
Use a dosimeter to measure the level of radiation in the area before interv
Wait until the type of equipment needed is known.
Decontaminate victims before intervening.
Choose the highest level of protection equipment available.
9
Which of the following describes reward power used by the nurse manager? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse manager who has information that others need to perform their jobs
A nurse manager who uses fear of consequences to motivate staff
A nurse manager who uses salary increases to motivate staff
A nurse manager who is perceived as an expert due to specialized knowledge
10
The nurse has several tasks to complete. Which task would the nurse NOT delegate to a certified nursing assistant?
Sitting at the bedside of a confused patient to keep them from wandering
Accompanying a patient being discharged by wheelchair to the front door
Discussing the importance of deep breathing to a pre-operative patient
Bathing an unconscious patient
11
An 82-year-old Asian American patient tells the nurse that she has lived in the United States for 50 years. The patient
ask the patient about any special cultural beliefs or practices.
involve the patient’s oldest son in making health care decisions.
include a folk healer when planning the patient’s care.
avoid making direct eye contact with the patient during care.
12
What is the legal source of rules of conduct for nurses?
American Nurses Association
constitution of the United States
Nurse Practice Acts
agency policies and protocols
13
A nurse is caring for a client who suspects recent exposure to inhalation anthrax. Which of the following findings indic
Vesicles on the skin
Flu-like symptoms
Sloughing of skin
Respiratory failure
14
The new graduate nurse is explaining TeamSTEPPS to their preceptor. What would the new graduate describe as TeamSTEPPS?
a positive environment which mutual support and clear communication is used
the steps needed to gain promotions on the unit
teams who identify the highest educated person as the leader
the nurse manager identifies nurses on the unit who are stellar examples to
15
A nurse is interested in moving into a management position. Which action would assist with accomplishing this?
Use of reward power
Use of legitimate power
Use of coercive power
Use of expert power
16
A nurse notices an assistive personnel (AP) preparing to deliver a food tray to a client who practices the Orthodox Jewi
Allow the AP to deliver the food tray to the client.
Explain to the client that he needs the protein in the milk and the beef.
Call the dietary department and ask for a kosher tray.
Replace the nonfat milk with apple juice.
17
The nurse manager is updating unit staff on findings by The Joint Commission. Which of the following statements shows an
“lack of consistent supervision of nursing staff.”
“unclear chain of communication for reporting.”
“unclear, ineffective communication.”
“ineffective reporting of the untoward event.”
18
Which situation could lead to performance inadequacy?
The task was assigned to a person capable of carrying out the assignment.
The person who delegated the task confirmed the recipient’s ability to perf
The person to whom the task was assigned did not understand what the task
The person to whom the task was assigned had appropriate educational qualif
19
A nurse is discussing emergency response with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify which of the following a
Representatives from the American Red Cross
Responding law enforcement officers
Nurses and other emergency medical personnel
Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
20
An experienced nurse overhears a new graduate giving instructions to an unlicensed nursing assistant. What statement by
“Do not take the patient’s blood pressure on the same arm as her IV line”
“Let me know if any of my patients has a fever”
“Thank you for helping me turn my unconscious patient”
“Please document the amount of urine emptied from the Foley”
21
What is a correct statement regarding a nurse who acts beyond the scope of practice?
Provides enriched services to patients who would not receive them
May be disciplined by the board of nursing
Demonstrates what a good nurse she or he can be
May make other nurses angry
22
Which statement by the graduate nurse indicates understanding of the importance of a cover letter?
“It should recapitulate all of the important points of your resume.”
“It is necessary only if your resume needs further explanation.”
“It is optional.”
“It should introduce you to the reader.”
23
The nurse on the unit is determining which activities may be delegated to assistive personnel. Assuming that the nurse a
Initial transfer of a postoperative client
An admission history on a new client
Administration of medications prepared by the nurse
Vital signs on a stable client
24
The new graduate nurse would like to pursue a career in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). What goal might be appropriate fo
Obtain employment at only Magnet status facilities.
Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Complain to the Clinical Placement Team regarding their capstone assignment
Credentialing as a Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
25
Which task could a staff nurse delegate to a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Collecting a routine urine sample
Checking a patient's response to pain medication
Reporting on the color of nasogastric (NG) drainage
Making rounds with a physician
26
The new graduate nurse is working to create culture of safety on the unit. What actions will exemplify a culture of safe
Using the I-SBARR when collaborating with a provider.
Refusing to be interrupted during medication administration.
Using Universal Protocol 3 steps prior to surgery and procedures.
look at systems and processes to identify areas that need to be changes
27
Which of the following actions best reflects maintaining accountability for the nursing process?
Reassessing a client’s BP when the reported value is higher than usual
Asking the CNA to take vital signs on a patient who just received pain medi
Asking a client’s daughter to bring her father’s non-skid slippers to the h
Assisting a team member in providing a client with a complete bed bath
28
When planning care for a hospitalized patient who uses culturally based treatments, What is the most appropriate action
ask the patient to discontinue the cultural treatments during hospitalizati
discourage the use of culturally based treatments for Western diseases.
teach the patient that folk remedies will interfere with Western treatments
coordinate the use of folk treatments with ordered medical therapies.
29
what to expect on the NCLEX-RN exam and how to apply to take the exam. Where would the student find information?
State Board of Nursing
RWJ IOM report
A nursing unit manager
NCSBN website
30
A nurse is caring for a client involved in a suspected bioterrorism event involving exposure to cutaneous anthrax. Which
Bloody diarrhea
Respiratory distress
Skin lesions with pruritus
Flu-like symptoms
31
Why should nurses be concerned with the image of nursing?
The images can influence the attitudes of the public.
Because nursing is not just a profession for women.
Nurses could be viewed as sex symbols.
Because nursing will act more professional.
32
The nurse is describing the "failure to rescue" to a new graduate nurse. Which statement by the new graduate would indic
preventing all falls of clients over 65 years old
pointing out nurses who provide reckless care of clients
the inability to prevent death after the development of a complication
inadequate training and performance of CPR
33
Which of the following would be a provider (nurse) barrier to developing cultural competence?
A health care provider that discourages alternative therapies in health car
A nurse who avoids encounters with individuals from other cultures
No family rooms to accommodate a critically ill patient’s family
A nurse who is unaware of his or her own biases to other ethnic groups
34
A nurse manager needs to purchase new thermometers for the nursing unit. What technique would demonstrate a laissez-fair
Asking the nurses during staff meeting what they prefer in a thermometer
Having the nurses on the day shift order any thermometer that they want
Having the nurses on the unit try several types and vote on their favorite
Purchasing the brand that the nurse manager thinks is the best thermometer
35
The nurse understands that delegation and supervision are two concepts that go hand-in-hand. Which is the best example o
Scheduling the LPN to administer medications on the unit for the afternoon
Following up with a CNA on the assigned task of ambulation and feeding of t
Assigning nursing care for a group of five patients to an RN
Assigning a urinary catheterization and collection of sterile culture to an
36
A nurse caring for culturally diverse patients in a health care provider’s office is aware that patients of certain cult
native american
Hispanic
white
alaskan native
37
A nurse manager is giving a presentation at a local community college. The nurse manager understands the job expectation
“A graduate nurse should be able to function independently with ability to
“A graduate nurse should be able to perform as independently as was demonst
“A graduate nurse should be able to function in the role that was described
“A graduate nurse should be able to function competently as an advanced beg
38
How is assertive behavior described?
Self-denying
Coercive
Apologetic
Direct
39
The nurse is receiving a phone order from a health care provider. How will the nurse make sure that the provider’s order
Advise the health care provider that the order must be written on the chart
Ask the nurse in charge to come to the phone to take the order.
Repeat the order, write the order verbatim, and read it back to the provide
Write the order without using any unclear or unapproved abbreviations.
40
The senior nursing student is identifying potential employers. Where would the student begin their search? SA
A job fair
The internet
Where he/she has completed clinical rotations
Nursing Journals
41
Where does the definition of nursing "one that would put the client in the best condition for nature to act upon him" co
Google
ANA
NCSBN
Florence
42
Which of the following statement by the nurse reflect transformational leaders? (Select all that apply.)
Value-driven visionaries
Courageous change agents
Lifelong learners
Hesitant to follow
43
A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following s
"A physician must triage victims of a disaster in the emergency department.
"Disaster drills should be held on a regular basis."
"A staff nurse can function as the incident commander."
"An actual disaster cannot take the place of a disaster drill."
44
A nurse is caring for a client following exposure to inhalational anthrax due to bioterrorism. Which of the following me
Doxycycline
Ciprofloxacin
Amoxicillin
Penicillin G
45
Which organization developed the most definitive statement on the competencies needed by the newly licensed RN?
NCSBN
IHC
MCN
ACEN
46
What is a characteristic of a culturally competent nurse?
Displays favoritism
Is resistant to learning about other ethnic groups
Prioritizes care based on cultural needs
Tries to treat all patients the same
47
The nurse is reviewing categories for improving client safety. Which categories should the nurse review? Select all that
Facilitating information transfer and clear communication
Medication management
Prevention of hospital-related infections
Surgery on wrong body part
48
Which of the following actions by the nurse manager would indicate an autocratic management style?
Allows staff members to make most of the decisions
Exerts little control over staff
Makes most of the decisions without input from the staff members
Emphasizes effective group functioning
49
Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse would be advised during an interview campaign?
Plan 3-4 interviews in a day to save time.
For more exposure post your resume on the public internet.
Research the prospective employer and evaluate their mission statement.
Make note cards with details to take with you to use during the interview.
50
A community health nurse is reviewing the levels of disease prevention. Which of the following activities is an example
Testing new nurses for exposure to tuberculosis.
Providing treatment for clients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary dise
Administering influenza immunizations at a local health fair
Performing screening for sexually transmitted infections
51
The student nurse is reviewing sentinel events in healthcare. According to the Joint Commission which of the following i
Medication errors
Communication errors
Ambiguity in responsibilities
Conflict among staff
52
What are the key messages that structure the discussion and recommendations presented in the Robert Wood Johnson (SA)
Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health profession
Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data
Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training
Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through
53
What are the factors that contribute to medication errors? Select all that apply
high nurse-client ratios
overly tired nurses
inadequate staffing
No answer text provided.
54
The nursing student is applying for employment. Who would be the best reference for the student to include SA
A student mentor
A recent clinical instructor
A previous employer
Their preceptor
55
The nursing student is studying federal safety legislation. Which of the following is the main goal of the Patient Safet
Encourage healthcare providers to report errors with tiered retribution bas
Force communication about incidence that link workplace stress to healthca
Improve client safety by encouraging voluntary and confidential reporting o
Set up a plan of network safety databases to conduct research and developm
56
A nurse is educating community members about how to prepare for a disaster. Which of the following supplies should the n
Meds
clean clothes
ID
water
57
A nurse is serving on a continuous quality improvement (CQI) committee that has been assigned to develop a program to re
Review the events leading up to each medication administration error.
Develop a quality improvement program for nurses involved in medication adm
Require staff nurses to demonstrate competency by passing a medication admi
Provide an inservice on medication administration to all the nurses.
58
A nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act may be subject to discipline by what group?
Local chapter
State board of nursing
A court of law
The National league
59
A nurse is caring for a client of Chinese heritage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to demonstrate
Make sure the dietary department does not serve the client pork.
Place a hand on the client's head
Maintain direct eye contact with the client.
Ask the client's permission to add ice to drinking water.
60
Which action would help the graduate nurse when seeking out employment? (Select all that apply.)
Plan out interviews.
Determine the length of orientation.
Find out what type of nursing care is delivered.
Ask to speak to nurses who work on the unit.
61
If the position paper from the ANA in 1965 had been adopted, which of the following would be true?
Nurse training would only be completed in the hospital,
All RNs would have an ASN
There would be no nursing assistants.
All RNs would have a BSN
62
When caring for a patient who is Native American, the best initial action by the nurse is to
look directly at the patient when interacting.
ask the family about the patient’s cultural beliefs.
avoid all eye contact with the patient.
observe the patient’s use of eye contact.
63
A charge nurse explains to a student: “I tend to act differently depending on which nurses are working that particular s
Situational
Transformational
Interactional
Transactional
64
Following an earthquake, patients are triaged by emergency medical personnel and are transported to the hospital. Which
green
red
blue
yellow
65
Which of the following questions would it be most advisable to ask to create a favorable impression?
What will happen if I am unable to meet the outcomes
What is the orientation process and what is the length of orientation?
Will you provide full tuition reimbursement
“After completing orientation, how much and when will the first pay raise
66
Which of the following actions is consistent with a nurse leader?
A nurse who writes yearly staff evaluations
A nurse who encourages staff to give excellent patient care
A nurse who performs chart audits on her staff
A nurse who gives pain medication to an assigned patient
67
What is the purpose of the Robert Wood Johnson Institute of Medicine report?
To make recommendations for the nursing profession to transform healthcare.
To help congress Pass laws and make changes in healthcare.
To make recommendations for the nursing profession to transform healthcare.
To give physicians an opportunity to have input in the nursing profession.
68
A nurse is reviewing treatment protocols for clients exposed to bioterrorism agents. For which of the following agents s
Smallpox
Plague
Anthrax
Botulism
69
How does legislation define a profession?
A person who strives for excellence.
A person who has passed NCLEX.
Completion of courses in specialized intellectual instruction.
Someone who has a job.
70
The nurse manager needs to let a nurse know that he will be put on probation if he continues to be tardy to work. Which
Coercive power
Referent power
Legitimate power
Reward power
71
The nurse is reviewing I-SBAR-R with a coworker at the end of the shift. Which statement indicates that they are discuss
The nurse states the patient’s name using two identifiers.
The nurse states that the patient was hospitalized for a broken tibia and t
The nurse states an opinion on what is happening with the patient.
The oncoming nurse acknowledges the info that has been received.
72
The student nurse is preparing a resume. Which elements would he/she include?
Experience and education
Marital status
Nursing class grade point average
Hobbies and interests
73
The interviewer says, “We are looking for a bright, interested,
“I’m definitely interested in oncology, and I think I’m a hard worke
I’m interested. My parents always told me I was bright.
My previous employer rated my work as excellent.
My previous employer rated my work as excellent
74
What is the goal of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act?
to ensure physicians treat nurses with respect
to punish nurses who make serious medication errors
to improve client safety by encouraging voluntary and confidential reportin
to ensure nurses follow universal protocol
75
What is the role of the NCSBN?
To outline the laws related to nursing practice.
Discipline nurses who breach the Nurses Code of Conduct.
To make getting a license difficult.
To prepare the NCLEX exam.
76
Which does not reflect one of the “five rights” of delegation?
Right Communication
Right Route
Right Person
Right Task
77
The nursing student is studying about root cause analysis (RCA) Which of the following is a critical element in error re
Errors are documented as person focused.
Non-punitive action when errors are reported.
Individuals are encouraged to report near misses.
Communication is linked to increased errors.
78
A nurse is preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurs
.2 mg
0.2 mg
2.0 mg
0.20 mg
79
What is expected of the new graduate across healthcare agencies? Choose 5 of 6
To work effectively with assistive personnel, delegating and supervising nu
Possess theoretic background for safe client care and for decision making.
Use communication skills effectively with clients and coworkers.
Possess all knowledge regarding pathophysiology of all disease processes.
80
The senior nursing student is setting career goals. What should the student do first?
look five years ahead
plan specific steps to the goal
Evaluate the career options
a thorough self assessment
81
A charge nurse is discussing staff nurses’ responsibilities in preplanning for response to a disaster. Which of the foll
Link victims with support agencies to help with food, clothing, shelter, an
Evaluate the impact of a disaster on the community.
Identify potential community disasters.
Assess survivors of a disaster for levels of psychological stress.
82
Which statement by the student indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this goal during the capstone experienc
“I will evaluate my progress every 6 months to allow time for growth.”
“I should seek increasingly close guidance from the nursing instructor to r
“I should care for increased numbers of patients to enhance work organizati
“I will observe staff nurses as they perform nursing procedures to refine t
83
A nurse is preparing to care for a client who has suspected exposure to plague as a result of bioterrorism. Which of the
Prepare for drainage of lesions.
Notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Initiate contact precautions.
Decontaminate the client.
84
Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of a nurse's license?
criminal acts
alcohol or drug abuse
fraud
mental impairment
85
What aspects define nursing as a profession? select all that apply
Nurse's possess a specialized body of knowledge.
Nurses work around the clock.
Nurses have developed a Code of Ethics.
Nurses are trusted by the public.
86
A nurse is respected by peers for clinical skills and effective interpersonal relationships. The nurse has studied diabe
Expert
Reward
Legitimate
Informational
87
A nurse is teaching a novice nurse how to provide care for patients in a culturally diverse community health clinic. Alt
Obtaining significant information about the community
Learning the predominant language of the community
Treating each patient at the clinic as an individual
Recognizing the importance of the patient’s family
88
A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary disaster committee to develop a community-wide emergency response plan in t
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
American Red Cross (ARC)
89
Which of the following represents appropriate feedback for an assignment to an LPN?
“The patient in Room 430 looks much better, and you did a good job of makin
“Have you completed the urinary catheterization and care of the new patient
“I know you are busy; however, you need to get caught up with your pain med
“Did you understand the assignment that you received in the staff report?”
90
During a job interview, the interviewee is asked, “What do you believe your weaknesses to be?”
“My instructors told me I was disorganized.”
“I’ve never thought about having any weaknesses.”
“My biggest problem is getting to work on time.”
I’m looking forward to strengthening my ability to plan care for a group
91
According to the Utah Nurse Practice Act Rule, how many hours must a licensed nurse practice without an additional requi
40/week
400
1000
200
92
A nurse is performing triage for a group of clients following a mass casualty incident (MCI). Which of the following cli
A client who has a closed upper extremity fracture
A client who has full-thickness burns over 80% of his body
A client experiencing a tension pneumothorax
A client who has agonal respirations
93
A nurse is triaging clients injured during a tornado. The nurse assesses a client who has an open fracture of his arm. W
Place a red tag on the client's upper body.
Have the client's wife drive him to the hospital.
Place a yellow tag on the client's upper body.
Perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
94
How does the Utah Nurse Practice Act Rule define a Comprehensive nursing assessment?
conducting extensive initial and ongoing data collection
assessing the patient’s care plan
appraisal of a patient’s status and the situation at hand
verification and evaluation of prescribed orders
95
After a nursing student has graduated from their program, what is the time the applicant has to take and pass the NCLEX
90 days
5 years
1 year
Indefinite
96
What is the primary role of The Joint Commission (TJC)?
inspecting hospitals for compliance of infection control standards.
ensuring medical facilities meet patient safety guidelines.
granting magnet status to excellent hospitals.
lobbying Congress on behalf of Medicare/Medicaid patients.
97
What distinguishes nursing from medicine?
Nurses are concerned wtih treating the disease
Nurses care more than Doctors
Nursing is a profession with more women than men.
Nurses use a holistic perspective of patient care.
98
What does the “scope of nursing practice” refer to?
Legally permissable for a nurse to perform in a particular state
Acts that permit some overlap between nursing and medicine
Those activities for which a nurse can be held liable for malpractice
The specific duty the nurse owes to a patient

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